Herbapp vs NWHSU ACM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Herbapp
Access and compare information on herbs and formulas from Traditional Chinese Medicine. This tool is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice or diagnosis.
- Herb information lookup
- Formula comparison
- Traditional Chinese Medicine focus
- Informational reference tool
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Herbapp lets you easily find and compare information about herbs and formulas used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This app should not be used to diagnose or treat. Diagnosis and treatment should be performed by a licensed herbalist.
NWHSU ACM
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ACM students and clinical supervisors can access their Clinical Experience portal through this dedicated app. This app is intended for current students and affiliated clinicians and requires an existing account to use. Student interns can submit clinical hours and patient encounter data for approval as well as see assessment information and progress towards graduation requirements. Clinical supervisors can review and approve student intern entries and complete assessments on interns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NWHSU ACM at none against Herbapp's shown. Herbapp's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Herbapp ships an update every 5 months, NWHSU ACM every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Herbapp | NWHSU ACM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ievgen Kryvun | NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY |
In-app purchases
Herbapp
No in-app purchases
NWHSU ACM
No in-app purchases
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